Effect of LLLT and Ozone to Reduce Complications After Extraction of Impacted Lower Molar

Summary

Many factors cause third molars to stay impacted in the jaws, hence the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth occurs often in dental clinics. Pain, trismus, and edema are typical postoperative complications following third molar surgery. Various strategies have been developed to prevent or reduce these postoperative complications, Among these is the use of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), which demonstrates numerous benefits in lowering pain, trismus, and edema by managing inflammation. The precise biological mechanism of action remains unknown. There seems to be evidence that it may have neuro-pharmacological impacts on the production, metabolism, and release of a number of biological compounds, the other option is use of ozone which has antimicrobial effectiveness (viricidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal). Additional well-known advantages include immunological modulatory and stimulating actions, including anti-inflammatory, biosynthetic, anti-hypoxic, and bioenergetic characteristics. Ozone can interact with blood components in the right amounts to positively impact oxygen metabolism and cell energy while also triggering antioxidant defense mechanisms

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Start

2022-03-09

Primary completion

2022-10-01

Completion

2022-11-09

Publications

• Results Eshghpour M, Ahrari F, Takallu M. Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Effective in the Management of Pain and Swelling After Mandibular Third Molar Surgery? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2016 Jul;74(7):1322.e1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2016.02.030. Epub 2016 Mar 12.
• Results Roynesdal AK, Bjornland T, Barkvoll P, Haanaes HR. The effect of soft-laser application on postoperative pain and swelling. A double-blind, crossover study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1993 Aug;22(4):242-5. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80646-0.
• Results Kazancioglu HO, Ezirganli S, Demirtas N. Comparison of the influence of ozone and laser therapies on pain, swelling, and trismus following impacted third-molar surgery. Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Jul;29(4):1313-9. doi: 10.1007/s10103-013-1300-y. Epub 2013 Mar 14.

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